D’Tigress beat Egypt to qualify for Afrobasket quarterfinals

D’Tigress, the Nigerian senior women’s basketball team, have qualified for the quarterfinal stage of the ongoing FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Kigali, Rwanda.

The Nigerians defeated Egypt 83-65 in their second group D on Sunday.

In what looked like a one-sided encounter, D’Tigress led 18-10 in the first quarter at the BK Arena, Kigali, Rwanda.

The second quarter was not different from the first as the Nigerian side extended their lead to 42-23 to end the first half.

In a turnaround, Egypt took the third quarter 19-14 before D’Tigress wrapped up the encounter with 27-23 — and the game overall 83-65.

The Nigerian women’s basketball team has won the last three editions of the AfroBasket tournament — claiming the continental title five times.